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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.05, 483.27 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.05, 483.27 and 185.37 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.05 : 483.27 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.05/483.27 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.05x = 483.27 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.05x = 89,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,583.76/322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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